Mafia Saga Explores Organized Crime’s Sicilian Roots
New Installment Delves into Early 20th Century Origins
Fans of the acclaimed Mafia franchise are set for a journey back to the very beginnings of Sicilian organized crime. The latest installment promises to immerse players in the early 20th-century world of La Cosa Nostra, drawing parallels with previous entries in the series.
A Czech Touch on Italian Grit
Developed by Hangar 13, a studio with significant creative input from its Czech branches, the game emphasizes its artistic direction and cinematic presentation. The development team includes veterans who contributed to the beloved first two Mafia titles, ensuring a familiar yet fresh experience.
Release Details and Player Choice
MAFIA: DOMESTIC is slated for release on August 7th for computers, followed by an August 8th launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game will feature Czech dubbing and localization, underscoring its strong ties to the Czech development scene. Notably, a 2023 report indicated that video game localization efforts for Czech can significantly boost player engagement in the region.
Enzo’s Rise Through the Ranks
The narrative centers on Enzo, a young Sicilian man from Sulfur Mine yearning for a better life. An accident provides him an opportunity to work for Don Torrisi and his influential family. Navigating a world governed by honor, intrigue, and ruthless decisions, Enzo will undertake various assignments for Torrisi, climbing the criminal hierarchy.
Gameplay: Stealth or Showdown
Players can choose their approach as Enzo, opting for stealthy infiltration or direct, explosive shootouts. Travel across the game’s map is available via cars or horseback. However, the focus remains firmly on the main story, with no side missions planned.
New Mechanics and Authentic Touches
A significant new feature is the introduction of knife combat and duels, a nod to Sicilian traditions that developers aimed to incorporate for added authenticity. Players will wield different types of knives, each with unique abilities and attributes. The game’s creators intend to showcase the formative years of the Mafia, tracing its evolution from the 19th century into a formidable force by the early 20th.
Deep Czech Roots
“Given how much of the development took place in the Czech Republic, according to Hladรญk, a mafia can be considered: homeland as a Czech game,” a representative from the studio noted. Much of the game’s visual and cinematic content was crafted in the Czech Republic under the guidance of Tomรกลก Hลebรญฤek, a seasoned member of the Mafia series’ development team.
Studio Lineage and Legacy
Hangar 13, established in 2014 as a 2K subsidiary, operates with teams in Brighton, Brno, and Prague. The Brno and Prague studios function under the banner of 2K Czech, formerly Illusion Softworks, the original creators of the first two Mafia titles. The studio’s history includes collaboration on Mafia III and the Mafia: Definitive Edition remake.
Brno Secures European Funding for Flood Protection Upgrades, Eyes Further Investment for South District Progress
Brno has successfully secured nearly half of the necessary funding from European sources for its ongoing flood protection project.The city is now actively pursuing additional European grants to finance a critical next phase of its southern flood defense system. This expansion aims to relocate the planned new train station out of the flood-prone area, a notable undertaking estimated to cost between 70 and 80 billion Czech crowns, inclusive of associated infrastructure development.
Minister of the Environment Petr Hladรญk (KDU-ฤSL) highlighted the importance of this relocation, stating, “This segment of the flood protection measures is essential to accommodate the station. It is indeed vital for the city’s growth and the entire new South district.” Hladรญk, who previously served as a deputy mayor of Brno, played a role in facilitating the changes to the river embankment.
Residents Sylva and Tomรกลก expressed their enthusiasm for the revitalized area, anticipating its future appeal: “Once the trees mature and everything is lush and green, this will be a fantastic spot.” Their dog,a retriever,is reportedly eager to take a dip in the river.
The sixth grade pupils played their mouths on the spy in front of my friends while waiting at the bus stop. Everything quickly brought the school head, who logically did not wait for anything and aroused the police. The girl said during the interrogation that she invented everything, that she didn’t realize what would happen and that it was “fun”.
However, the men have already suspicious that he is a sexual rapist, and therefore began to claim satisfaction using a civil action. He did not come to the Blansko District Court, but the Brno Regional Court had a different opinion on the matter and decided that the girl had to send him an apology letter with the text: “Dear Lord, I apologize for lying when I publicly claimed that you raped me.”
Respecting elementary honor
The Senate, led by Michal Ryลกka, in the June decision available to the innovations, said he had not overlooked the overall context of the girl’s maternal breakup full of a number of mutual approvals and announcements.
Indeed, the man was also criminally affected for his rampage, and described his behavior in the breakup of the judiciary as hooliganism and restrictions on personal freedom.
“However, even in such a context it is not possible to tolerate completely fictional and publicly made accusations of rape. Although the plaintiff’s deeds reduce his honor and seriousness in society, everyone has the right to respect elementary honor and dignity,” said Ryลกka.
The court had to cope with the fact that according to the Civil Code, children may be responsible for damage caused only from the age of thirteen. In younger children, an adult should correspond to surveillance. If there has been no neglect, the younger child may pay the damage if its behavior corresponded to a deliberate offense or if it is fair due to its property conditions.
At her age, she had to know that she wasn’t supposed to lie.
In this case, no one neglected the supervision and Ryลกka pointed out that the relevant parts of the law should mainly protect children from not getting into debt at an early age, so the judges have come to the fact that it is fine if a twelve -year -old girl provides non -monetary satisfaction.
“At her age, she had to know that she was not to lie and rape was a crime, and at least she had to know that such an allegation was no ‘fun’ and it was eligible to harm the applicant,” Ryลกka explained.
Regardless of the enemy attitude towards the mother’s ex -ranges, she should have been able to control herself at her age.
“Therefore, it is right and educational to apologize for such fictional and publicly made accusations and realize that it should not lie, the illegal act has its consequences and a simple apology is a manifestation of common human decency, which can be in line with its best interest in the future.
“In principle, it is not about writing a hundred times that it is not to lie, but here to provide satisfaction with a single brief apologetic letter. It is a solution that fairly reflects not only the plaintiff’s right to provide satisfaction, but also the child’s best interest.” Ryลกka.
The โPrague โคreal estate market has experienced a significant surge in activity, with 7,200 new apartmentsโข sold last โyearโan โ80% increase year-on-year. This data, collected over the past 13 years by leading development companiesโค like Central Group, Skanska Residential, and trigema, marks the second-best year for apartment sales in โคthe capital.โค three years ago,sellers managed to sell โค250โค more units,but the โขrecent spike highlights aโ growingโฃ demand driven byโ rising prices and buyerโ urgency.
Josef Lebeda, a real estateโ shoppingโ expert, explains this trend: “Those interested in living within a year realize that the prices of new projects will onylโ be higher โand are trying to take advantage of more cost-effective offers ofโ apartments โขin projects that are already on sale.” This fear of escalating costs has fueled a rush to secure properties before prices climb further.
Marcel โSoural, Chairman โof the Board of Directors at Trigema, predicts that this high โdemand will persist throughout the year. Lebeda โechoes this sentiment, noting that potential buyers are also anticipating a decline in mortgageโ interest rates, which could further stimulate theโ market. โHowever, this sharpโข recovery is a double-edged sword. For those still contemplatingโข a purchase, the window of possibility is narrowing.โ “Such a sharp market recovery is bad โnews for people who areโ just thinking about buying โan apartment and cannot โrespond instantly,” the reportโข states. Buyers this year will likely face higher costs as prices continue to rise.
The numbers paintโข a stark picture. In the fourth quarter, the average bid price for new Prague apartments โreachedโ a historic high of 163,203 crowns per square meter. This means โขa medium-sized apartment of 70 square metersโ was valued at โnearly 11.5 million crowns by developers. โLast year alone,new apartment โprices increased by 7%,and projections suggestโ a further 5-10% rise this year.
Key highlights of the Prague Real Estate Market
| Metric โ โ | 2023 | 2024 projection โค |
|——————————–|————————|————————-|
| New Apartments Sold | โ7,200 (80% โฃYoY increase) | โN/A โฃ โฃ โ โค |
| Average Price per โm2 (Q4 2023) | 163,203 CZK โ โฃ | 5-10%โ increase expected |
|โ Medium Apartment Cost (70 โm2) | โข~11.5 million CZK โข |โ Higher โค โ โ โค |
The marketโs upward trajectory is driven by a combination of factors, including buyer anxietyโค over future price hikes and the anticipation of favorable mortgage conditions. However, this โคrapid growth poses challenges forโ those unable to act swiftly. Asโข prices continue to climb, the dream of owning a โhome in Prague becomes increasingly elusive for many. Forโค more insights into theโ evolvingโ real estate โlandscape,exploreโ the latest analysis and expert opinions on the factors influencing housing affordability in the czech capital.
Pragueโข andโ Brno Real Estate: โRising Prices Amid Limited Supply โข
The real estate markets in Prague and โBrno are experiencing a significant surge in prices, drivenโ by a combination of growing demand and limited โฃsupply. According to Vรญt Hradil,the chief โeconomist of Cyrrus,this โtrend isโ expected to continue,withโ pricesโข potentially rising by around seven percent. โ
“If we add a limited number of โnewly launched apartments in the recent construction and failure of the government project to simplify the construction proceedings, we have an explosive mix of growing demand and limited supply, which can hardly result โฃin anythingโฃ other โขthan further price growth,” said Hradil. โข
Persistent Weak Offer Fuels Price Increases
At the end of last year, onlyโค 5,700 apartmentsโ were available in Prague, reflecting a persistent weak offer. Developers areโ gradually launching postponed projects onto the market, but once these stocks are depleted, โคtheโค number of available apartments is likely to decreaseโ again due to slow permitting processes. โ
This โscarcity is not limited to Prague. Brno is also witnessing high โdemand for new buildings. According to data from the developer company TRIKAYA,approximatelyโ 1,300 apartments were sold in โคBrno last year,comparedโฃ to โคfewer than 500 the year before.
Rising prices Across the Board
The average bidโฃ price for a new apartmentโฃ in Brno increased by less than five percent toโข CZK โ131,300 per squareโ meter. This means a 70-square-meter new โขbuildingโฃ now costs about 9.2 million crowns.โ โ
| City | Available โApartments (End โขof 2022) | โฃ Average Price per Square Meter โ(2023) | โค
|———-|—————————————-|——————————————-|โ
| Prague | 5,700 โ โ โ โฃ โ โ | โN/A โ โฃ โขโฃ โ โข โฃ |
| Brnoโ โค | N/A โข โข โ โ โ | CZK 131,300 โฃ โ โค โ โฃ โค |
Discount Actions Remain Rare โ
With demand outstripping supply, discount โฃactions are becoming increasingly rare. Developers are focusing on launching new projects rather than offeringโฃ price reductions. This trend is expected to persist as the market continues โฃto tighten.
For more insights into the real estate market, including โhow investors are filling new apartments despite significantly higher rents, check out โthis detailed analysis.
The combination of limited supply, growingโค demand, and slow permitting processes is creating a โขchallenging environment for buyers. As prices continue toโฃ rise, the need for effective โgovernment intervention to streamline construction proceedings becomes increasingly โขurgent.โ
Stay informed about the latest developments in the real estate market by following our updates andโข expert analyses.
A similar discovery in the premises of a chemist in Litvรญnov stopped train and tram traffic between Most and Litvรญnov a few days ago.
Traffic in the country was limited for the second time in a short time by the discovery of an aerial bomb from World War II. The bomb was found during excavation work in Tรกborskรก street in Brno. The police announced it on the X network, ฤeskรฉ drรกhy and the Railway Administration subsequently informed about the restriction of railway traffic.
“We are evacuating two adjacent buildings, traffic on the railway line has been stopped, a pyrotechnician is working on site,” the police said. According to the Railway Administration, traffic has been stopped in the Brno lower station section – Brno-ลฝidenice section in the direction of Brno-Slatina.
Czech Railways canceled several trains and introduced a replacement bus service. The details are up to them emergency pages. “At 14:30 Brno Dolnรญ n. – Brno – Slatina / Chrlice – traffic resumed.
Traffic continues to be suspended in the section Brno โ ฤernovice โ Obd. Brno ลฝidenice,” Sลฝ announced later.
“Due to the damage to the igniter, the bomb had to be transported to the nearest safe place for disposal. Operations have been restored,โ police said shortly before 4 p.m.
A similar discovery in the premises of a chemist in Litvรญnov-Zรกluลพรญ stopped train and tram traffic between Most and Litvรญnov a few days ago.
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